This Quick & Hearty Chicken and Dumplings is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a Dutch oven (or a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid), heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and thyme. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add 1/4 cup of flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add broth and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken into the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining 3/4 cup of flour, dill, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. With a fork, gradually stir in 1/2 cup of milk to form a soft, moist batter; it should be just a little thicker than pancake batter and should easily drop from the tip of a spoon. (You can add an additional 2 tablespoons of milk if it is too thick.) Set aside.
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Stir peas into the pot. Drop the batter in the simmering liquid in 10 heaping tablespoonfuls, keeping them spaced apart (dumplings will swell as they cook). Cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and dumplings are firm, 20 minutes. Serve. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.
Why this Quick & Hearty Chicken and Dumplings works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Quick & Hearty Chicken and Dumplings that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Quick & Hearty Chicken and Dumplings recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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